Thanks everyone for the welcome!
Boger:
Cool side I try to keep around 80 degrees, however it occasionally goes into the mid 70s and on a cool day may go into the low 70s. That's why I've made sure there are more than just two hides so that he can feel safe anywhere along the temperature gradient. As for curiosity, he definitely is. Most of the time when I've held him it's been after sticking my hand in his enclosure while he's out exploring and he comes right up and rests his head on my hand. As for weights, since I'm concerned, would it be fine for at least peace of mind monthly weighing do you think?
As for this being addicting, I'm awareI picked up a corn snake not too long ago and knew I also needed a ball python. So once my corn snake was well established with eating, shedding, etc I began the search and setting up for my ball python.
SMTH:
He's a butterbee. I just looked up calico queen bee and they definitely look pretty similar
RickyNY:
I did see that feeding guideline and was thinking it seemed like a good way to go. Glad to know it's a good chart to go by while getting a good feel for your snake!
Craigafrechette:
Thanks as well for letting me know that chart is a good guideline to followhappy to hear that switching him over to rat fuzzies was the right choice.